Jean Jacques Machado

Jean-Jacques Machado
Born (1968-02-12) February 12, 1968 (age 56)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
ResidenceLos Angeles, California, United States
StyleBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Teacher(s)Carlos Gracie Jr., Rickson Gracie, Rolls Gracie
Rank7th degree red and black Coral belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[1][2]
Notable studentsEddie Bravo, Dan Inosanto, Joe Rogan, Richard Norton, Chris D'Elia, Chuck Norris, Todd White, Mark Mireles, Marcel Santos
Websitewww.jeanjacquesmachado.com
Jean Jacques Machado
Medal record
Representing  Brazil
Men's Grappling
ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship
Gold medal – first place 1999 Abu Dhabi 77 kg
Silver medal – second place 2000 Abu Dhabi 77 kg
Silver medal – second place 2001 Abu Dhabi Absolute

Jean Jacques Machado (born February 12, 1968) is a Brazilian Jiu jitsu practitioner. He is one of the five Machado brothers (Carlos, Roger, Rigan and John). Machado is nephew of BJJ co-founder and Grandmaster Carlos Gracie, and learned the martial art from an early age.[3]

Machado is known for his grappling skills having won ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championships in his weight division plus a runner up in the open division in 2001.[4] As a result of his achievements in the sport, he was inducted to the ADCC Hall of Fame as part of the 2024 class.[5]

  1. ^ "JEAN JACQUES MACHADO PROMOTED - DSTRYRsg". DSTRYRsg. June 8, 2011. Retrieved September 15, 2011.
  2. ^ T.P. Grant (June 17, 2011). "Jean-Jacques Machado Receives Red/Black Belt From Rickson Gracie". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved June 29, 2011.
  3. ^ "Oops 404". Archived from the original on September 7, 2009. Retrieved September 5, 2009.
  4. ^ "ADCC Results". Official ADCC results. Archived from the original on December 19, 2010. Retrieved September 15, 2011.
  5. ^ Jones, Phil. "Jean Jacques Machado Added To ADCC Hall Of Fame For 2024". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 23 December 2023.